The NBA world is keeping an eye out for LeBron James in Inglewood. However, the veteran’s attention is on Arizona. Specifically, with the upcoming ESPN College GameDay spectacle. Arizona’s clash with Texas Tech will be front and center of ESPN’s slate across six days of college hoops. Bryce James, a freshman guard for the Wildcats, probably won’t have time to watch his dad’s 22nd All-Star appearance, so he is drawing eyeballs toward his side.

Bryce recently took to social media to personally invite fans to a high-stakes weekend in Tucson. The announcement, which highlights a massive doubleheader featuring Arizona vs. Arizona State (women) and Arizona vs. Texas Tech (men), immediately drew support from his parents, Savannah and LeBron James.

The Los Angeles Lakers veteran wasted no time hyping up his younger son. Taking to his Instagram Stories, James shared Bryce’s post to let everyone know that’s his “TWIN!!”

That was his subtle way of encouraging fans to show up for the Wildcats’ weekend, further solidifying the family’s connection to the Tucson program.

Meanwhile, Savannah James, who warmed hearts when she praised Bryce for his “silent hustle” after he committed to Arizona in 2025, re-shared the invitation with a sweet message, writing, “Him so cutie!! 🥰🥰”

Clearly, his mother is excited for Bryce’s Arizona chapter, and it would be interesting if Savannah makes it to Tucson to cheer him in person while LeBron James gears up in Inglewood for the All-Star Weekend.

Bryce’s growing impact in Tucson is independent of his dad, LeBron James

ESPN’s College GameDay slate from February 10 to 15 will feature the Wildcats’ game on February 14. That’s the day after the Rising Stars Game and a day before the All-Star Game, in which LeBron James is a reserve for Team USA Stripes.

However, the upcoming college games follow Bryce’s important decision during his Wildcats journey. A year after he officially committed to the University of Arizona, he announced his decision to redshirt his freshman season. The decision delays any prediction for his NBA debut and playing alongside his dad and brother.

While redshirting will give the freshman more time to develop his game at the collegiate level, fans wondered whether it was tied to LeBron James’ potential retirement. When the Lakers played against the Brooklyn Nets, after the love the city showed Bronny in his spare minutes, the NBA veteran effectively removed all pressure on his sons to tie their future to his.

“My legacy is my kids, that’s the most important,” James said. “My kids, my community, my family, that’s all that matters to me.”

It echoes the Lakers star’s previous sentiments when Bryce’s place in the Wildcats’ rotation was the subject of speculation. James has maintained that every decision has been Bryce’s since he committed to Arizona, and as parents, they’ve supported him.

As the James family prepares for a busy All-Star break, their eyes also remain fixed on Tucson, where the next generation of the James brood attempts to find some sort of rhythm under the bright lights of the Big 12.